Small business

CFIB urges feds to support succession planning for small biz CFIB urges feds to support succession planning for small biz

Policy

CFIB urges feds to support succession planning for small biz

Ahead of spring economic statement, small business group calls for measures to counter shrinking entrepreneurship

By Michelle Schriver |April 27, 2026

3 min read

Drought in entrepreneurship threatens Canada’s competitiveness: CFIB Drought in entrepreneurship threatens Canada’s competitiveness: CFIB

Economy

Drought in entrepreneurship threatens Canada’s competitiveness: CFIB

In finance, insurance, real estate and leasing, business exits have outpaced starts since mid-2023

By Michelle Schriver |April 15, 2026

2 min read

Ontario business owners to face greater tax burden when accessing retained earnings Ontario business owners to face greater tax burden when accessing retained earnings

Policy

Ontario business owners to face greater tax burden when accessing retained earnings

Provincial budget’s cut to small business tax rate comes with adjustment for tax-integration purposes

By Michelle Schriver |March 27, 2026

3 min read

C.D. Howe report floats tax credit for small employers to offer retirement plans C.D. Howe report floats tax credit for small employers to offer retirement plans

Tax

C.D. Howe report floats tax credit for small employers to offer retirement plans

Plus, an update on a tax credit previously proposed by FP Canada

By Michelle Schriver |February 4, 2026

3 min read